Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Vows Justice for Minor Girl in Dhing Incident
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has promised strict action following the alleged gang rape of a minor girl in Dhing, Assam. The incident, which occurred on August 22, has led to the arrest of two suspects and sparked protests.
Addressing the media, Sarma said, “When there is any atrocity against women, we need to take prompt action. But the public should see that the government is taking strict action. When people feel that the government is showing laxity, they get angry. When such incidents take place, the government should take very aggressive action.”
He further stated that after the Lok Sabha elections this year, “we are seeing a specific community of people indulging in criminal activities.”
Earlier on Thursday, a minor girl was allegedly gang-raped in Assam’s Nagaon district and two people had been arrested in connection with the incident, the police said. The alleged incident took place when the girl was on her way home from tuition class on August 22 in the Dhing area. According to reports, locals found the girl in a semi-conscious state by the side of a road and immediately admitted her to a hospital.
Swapnaneel Deka, Superintendent of Police of Nagaon district, said, “Police have picked up two persons for interrogation in connection with the incident. Our investigation is on. We are now waiting for the doctor’s report.”
The incident has sparked massive protests in the area, with locals demanding stern action against the perpetrators of the crime and justice for the victim. Following the incident, several organisations on Friday called a local bandh (strike) in Dhing area.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the horrific incident at Dhing, involving a minor, “is a crime against humanity and has struck our collective conscience.” The Assam CM also directed the state DGP to visit the site and ensure swift action against the perpetrators. “We will NOT SPARE anyone and BRING the perpetrators to JUSTICE,” Sarma wrote on X.
This comes amid nationwide outrage over the murder and alleged sexual assault of a female trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9 in Kolkata.
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Assam -: Assam is a state in the northeastern part of India. It is known for its rich culture, tea gardens, and the Brahmaputra River.
CM -: CM stands for Chief Minister. The Chief Minister is the head of the government in an Indian state, similar to a principal in a school but for the whole state.
Himanta Biswa Sarma -: Himanta Biswa Sarma is the current Chief Minister of Assam. He is a political leader responsible for making important decisions for the state.
Minor Girl -: A minor girl is a girl who is under 18 years old. In India, people under 18 are considered children and are protected by special laws.
Dhing -: Dhing is a town in the state of Assam, India. It is the place where the unfortunate incident happened.
Gang Rape -: Gang rape is a very serious crime where a group of people force someone to have physical relations without their consent. It is illegal and punishable by law.
DGP -: DGP stands for Director General of Police. The DGP is the highest-ranking police officer in an Indian state, like the head of all the police officers.
Protests -: Protests are when people gather together to show that they are unhappy about something. In this case, people are protesting to demand justice for the minor girl.
Local Strike -: A local strike is when people in a community stop working and close shops to show their anger or demand something. It is a way to protest and make their voices heard.